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Overview |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,706 students)
Plymouth vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Bard College?
- Bard College is 403.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Bard College than Plymouth State University ($59,800.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Bard College ($20,321 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 45.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,810 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 477% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($53,584 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Plymouth vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Bard College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bard College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Plymouth State University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/